describes the job - not the person in it

describes what the job is - not what it was, will be next year, might be or ought to be

specifies the whole job

makes no explicit or implicit reference to the sex of the position holder.

Job Purpose: a concise statement that makes clear the overall and broad objective of the job and avoids detail

Duties: the major responsibilities and roles required of the position

Statistics: measurable statistics such as budgets, volume of work, value of assets controlled and number of staff

Reporting Relationships: supervisor's position and positions reporting to the jobholder

Principal Accountabilities: all the expected key outputs - end results of the job - not duties or activities (ie. the what - not the "how")

Grouping Accountabilities: accountabilities are the main areas of things that get done.  Group these accountabilities together.  For example, 'staff management' activities such as train staff, delegate, appraise staff

Number of Accountabilities: usually 4 to 8 statements but fewer in lower level jobs

Minimum Education Required: educational level or name of qualification, either essential or desirable, required for the job

Selection Criteria: the basis upon which applicants will be assessed. Includes qualifications, experience, and skills that are essential for competent performance in the job.